Our Staff

Amy Miele, Ph.D

Associate Dean of Students and Director for Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX

Dr. Amy Miele is an Associate Dean of Students and Director for Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, and also serves as the Title IX Coordinator for students. In these roles, Dr. Miele oversees the campus's response to all reports of sexual violence, stalking, and relationship violence involving Rutgers students, and regularly serves as a resource to the University community on Title IX-related issues. She also oversees Restorative Justice initiatives within Student Affairs.

Prior to joining the Office of Student Affairs Compliance, Dr. Miele worked in the Office of Student Conduct at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. She has also worked within Student Affairs at Rowan University and Rider University. Dr. Miele received her M.A. in Criminal Justice from Rowan University and her Ph.D. in Higher Education from Rutgers University.

Bill Spear

Associate Director

Bill Spear is the Associate Director of the Office of Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. As the Associate Director, Bill is responsible for overseeing reports of sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking involving Rutgers students as well as helping students access supportive measures and accommodations related to any potential policy violations under the Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures. 

Prior to joining the Office of Student Affairs Compliance and Title IX in September 2018, Bill worked in Residence Life at Rutgers University training and recruiting Resident Assistants. He has also worked in the Office of Testing and Placement at Rutgers University advising incoming students, parents, and faculty regarding Placement Testing requirements. Bill received his Ed.M in College Student Affairs and his B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University.

Kai Palmer

Lead Investigator

Kai Palmer is the Lead Investigator of the Office of Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. As the Lead Investigator, Kai is responsible for investigating reports of sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking involving Rutgers students.

Prior to joining the Office of Student Affairs Complicance & Title IX in May 2023, Kai worked at the Division of Child Protection and Permanency for 15 years. She received a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University.

Molly Rynn, MSW, LSW

Assistant Director for Support and Accommodations

Molly Rynn is the Assistant Director for Support and Accommodations for Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Molly receives and maintains reports of sexual misconduct on the New Brunswick campus. In this role, Molly conducts intake meetings to explain process and support options for all students considering or starting a Title IX process. She oversees the Informal Resolutions for the office which include Alternative Resolutions, Restorative Justice, and Supportive Measures. In addition to working with students entering a process, Molly also assists pregnant and parenting students that may need assistance requesting or accessing resources from the University.

Before joining the Title IX team in September 2019, Molly worked in Student Conduct for Residence Life and as part of her coursework, she also was involved with Student Support and the Dean of Students Office at Rutgers. During that time she was trained by the Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice and then later by the PRISM Project specifically on using Restorative Justice for sexual harm. Molly received her MSW and B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University and is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey.

Dylan Sorkin

Intake, Training, and Support Specialist

Dylan Sorkin is the Intake, Training, and Support Coordinator for Student Affairs Compliance & Title IX at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Dylan conducts intake meetings to discuss processes and support options for students who are reporting sexual harm or considering participation in a Title IX process. He implements supportive measures to help students remain successful and safe while they work through any harms or Title IX processes, he is responsible for Title IX training and education initiatives for the Rutgers Community.

 

Prior to joining Compliance and Title IX at Rutgers University in April of 2025, Dylan oversaw a team of case managers at a partial care mental health program. He also facilitated Restorative Justice processes for sexual harm and adjudicated policy violations at James Madison University, and at Rutgers University before that. He has an Ed.M in College Student Affairs, and a B.A in Psychology and Philosophy each from Rutgers University.